Principle

LAND LAW — Declaration of Title to Land — Identification of Land — Plaintiff’s Duty to Ascertain Boundaries

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The plaintiff must prove the boundaries of the land claimed. The principle applies to declaration of title actions. The land must be identifiable with certainty. The rule ensures that judgments are enforceable. Failure to prove identity is fatal. The court will not guess boundaries. The…

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